Burlington, Ia- Des Moines County Public Health is preparing to move to Phase 1B COVID-19 vaccinations on February 1st.
According to the Iowa Department of Public Health vaccine tier list, the first tier of Phase 1b includes vaccine eligibility for residents aged 65 and older, PK-12 staff, Early Childhood Educators, Childcare Workers, and First Responders.
Those eligible for the vaccine can contact the COVID-19 scheduling line by calling: 319-208-5668. Persons will be able to leave their name, date of birth, and a telephone number where they can be reached.
Once the vaccine is available, people will be contacted in the order in which public health received their information.
Phase 1B Priority Populations:
Persons aged 65 years and over. OR, the following populations vulnerable to high risk of exposure or severity of illness (listed in order of priority):
- Tier 1:
- First Responders
- PK-12 staff, early childhood education, childcare workers
- Tier 2
- Frontline essential workers in food, agriculture, distribution, and manufacturing sectors who live or work in non-social distanced settings
- Individuals with disabilities living in home settings and their direct care staff
- Tier 3
- Staff and individuals living in congregate settings not covered by previous Phase or Tier
- Government officials, including staff, engaged in business at the State Capitol
- Tier 4
- Inspectors responsible for health, life, and safety
- Tier 5
- Correctional facility staff and individuals incarcerated
- IDPH continues to urge Iowans that while the vaccine is still a scarce resource, to practice virus mitigation efforts.
